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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,125.05 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,125.05 and 263.12 is: 394.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,125.05 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,125.05 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,125.05 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 296,016.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,016.22/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.66

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